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Pit Bull Who Lost 2 Legs Can Run Faster Than Ever

Fifty the pit bull's mom was pregnant with him when she was rescued, and so Fifty has been a rescue dog since birth. He's always known what it's like to be a fighter and has never given up - even after he lost two of his legs.

In 2007, Fifty was shot by a police officer in both of his right legs for what his Facebook page describes as breed discrimination. Fifty had to have a double amputation, meaning he now only has his left legs to stand on ...

Fifty's original family lost their home sometime after his accident and couldn't keep him anymore, and so he was taken in by a shelter. Anywhere else, Fifty might have been put down because of his handicap, but the Animal Welfare League in Chicago made it its mission to find Fifty the perfect new home.